Purvis takes Day of Darts title

The second Bankhouse Darts competition, organised by Newbiggin Darts League, saw 29 men and nine women battle it out for the title of ‘Day of Darts Champion’.

After a long day of playing, last year’s runner up Mark Wilson reached the final only to be beaten by an in-form John Purvis two legs to nil.

The nine women played a league system which ended up with three ladies, last year’s winner Mary Moore and runner up Pauline Jackson along with Elizabeth Mulldoon all with 14 points. Jackie Brown was the winner with 16 points.